Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.4
- Local median
- 0.25
Debary Sonshine Academy
76 W Highbanks Rd, Debary, FL 32713
- License:
- C07VO0599
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 68
- License expiration:
- January 8, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,231/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Debary Sonshine Academy from January 5, 2026 through June 26, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 26, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 7, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 11 local median in Volusia County
Compared to 190 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.71
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 15, 2026June 26, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 15, 2026June 26, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 15, 2026June 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Owner was unable to locate the daily playground inspection checklist. The last documented daily checks on the playground where in May of 2026. The Owner will need to conduct an inspection on this day and note on the log that mulch is needed for the fall zone areas. The daily log will need to be maintained on a regular basis, and the documents will need to be available for review for 12 months. Please complete the daily check of the playground today and submit future daily checks by the due date listed above. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 20 that: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large climbing structure; several anchored in play pieces and tires on the playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the playground inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the area around the large climbing structure; several climbing tires; and two other play equipment pieces had areas of dirt showing. The mulch had washed away from these areas, and it needs to be replaced. The facility can either order new mulch or move around mulch from other areas that it is not required in to bring this standard back into compliance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 38-39 that: D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- There are currently 12 employees. All 12 employee records were reviewed. One employee, IG, that has been in the childcare industry for over a year, has not completed the required DCF Intro training and was hired by the facility. The Owner was informed of the time frame of the required training and the individuals dates that the trainings should have been completed. The employee will need to complete the DCF Intro training or be removed from the classroom by 7/31/2026. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 39-40 that: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Twelve newly enrolled childrens records were reviewed since the last inspection on 4/15/2026. One child, WC, has been at the facilty for over 30 days and did not have a current DH680 form/shot record on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 that: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 12 employees. All 12 employee records were reviewed. Two newly hired employees did not have the proper Attestation of Good Moral Character forms completed. The employees will need to complete the required 2024 Attestation of Good Moral Character forms and send to the Licensing Specialist for review. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a television in use with a one-year-old. The teacher turned the television off while the Licensing Specialist was in the room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 18 that: C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The infant rooms refrigerator did not have a thermometer in it during the inspection. The facility will need to get a thermometer to monitor the temperature for food safety. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 31 that: F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [the afternoon snack consisted of only one food group]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed snack being served in several classrooms. One classroom has only pretzels and one classroom had only veggie straws along with the childrens own personal drink cups. The menu for the day reflected that the children would receive pretzels and a fruit cup. The licensing Specialist discussed the requirements for providing snacks on a daily basis to the Owner. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 31 that: B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 11 employees. All 11 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, AR and LS, have been at the facility for over 30 days and have not completed the fire extinguisher training. One employee, AL, has been at the facility for over 30 days and has not completed the safe sleep training. The Child Care Facility handbook states on page 41 and 42 that: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive he ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 44 children enrolled. All 44 childrens records were reviewed. One child, BC, had an expired shot record. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 59 that: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 11 employees. All 11 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, AL and JO, did not have completed 5-year employment history/reference checks. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 51 that: D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 11 employees. All 11 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, AL and JO, did not have signed Attestation of Good Moral Character forms (2024 version) on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure all staff members have their required background screening and moral character forms completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspections in April and June 2026 identified missing or incomplete Attestation of Good Moral Character forms for newly hired employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required staff training, such as safe sleep or fire extinguisher training, is completed promptly for new hires?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April and June 2026 indicate that some staff members had not completed required training modules within the necessary timeframes after being hired.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for tracking and updating children's immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted an instance where a child's immunization form was expired, following a similar finding in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are daily safety checks conducted on the playground, and how is that information documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 indicate that daily playground inspection logs were not being consistently maintained or available for review.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to maintaining playground equipment, specifically regarding the upkeep of ground cover in fall zones?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from June 2026 noted that mulch in the fall zones around climbing equipment had washed away and needed to be replaced.
Related violations